Short bio Carl Zeller
Full biography Carl Zeller
Carl Zeller was an Austrian composer of operettas who was born on June 19 , 1842, in St. Peter in der Au, Austria. He is best known for his operetta Der Vogelhandler (The Bird Seller), which was first produced in 1891 and is considered one of the most popular operettas of the 19th century. Despite being an amateur musician, Zeller's one composition, Der Vogelhandler, became his defining work and earned him worldwide recognition.
Zeller grew up in a small town and showed a talent for music at a young age. He learned to play the piano and organ and was composing music by the age of 16. Despite his musical talents, Zeller chose to study law and worked as a clerk for a time. However, he eventually returned to his love of music and began composing operettas.
Zeller's other works include Joconda, Der Obersteiger, and Der Kellermeister, but none of these achieved the same level of success as Der Vogelhandler. Zeller's talent lay in his ability to blend light-hearted, catchy tunes with complex harmonies and intricate rhythms, creating a unique sound that became known as the "Zeller style."
Zeller's legacy extends beyond his music, as he was also a writer and poet. He wrote several books, including a collection of poetry, and contributed to newspapers and magazines. Zeller died on August 17, 1898, in Baden, Austria, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be celebrated and performed to this day.
Albums featuring Carl Zeller
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Der Vogelhändler(CD, Album) | 2017 | Oehms Classics |
| 2 |  |
Ivanovici, Lincke, Zeller, Fucik, Komzák, Suppé, Rosas, Hellmesberger, Labitzky, Fetrás, Schrammel, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, John Georgiadis – Contemporaries Of The Strauss Family - Volume 2 | 2015 | Marco Polo |
| 3 |  |
Veronika Kincses, Kálmán, Lehár, J. Strauss Jr., Zeller, Huszka, Planquette, Offenbach – Songs & Duett From Operettas(CD, Album, Compilation) | 2008 | Hungaroton Classic |
| 4 |  |
F. Von Suppé, J. Strauß, Joh. Strauß, A. Dvořák, K. Millöcker, C. Zeller / Wiener Symphoniker, Heinz Wallberg, Sylvia Geszty, Adolf Dallapozza – Highlights Of The Vienna Symphonic Orchestra Vol. 3(DVD, DVD-Video) | 2001 | Aurophon |
| 5 |  |
Strauss Jr., Zeller, Lehár, Millöcker, Künneke, Sieczynski – Vienna Nights - The Golden Age Of Operetta(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1993 | Memoir Classics |
| 6 |  |
Leo Fall / Carl Zeller – Der Fidele Bauer / Der Vogelhändler(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo) | 1992 | LaserLight Digital |
| 7 |  |
Various, Franz Lehár, J. Strauss Jr., O. Straus, C. Zeller, R. Benatzky, R. Stolz – La Vedova Allegra(CD, Compilation) | 1992 | Fabbri Editori |
| 8 |  |
Offenbach • Suppé • Zeller • Strauß • Millöcker • Lehár • Dostal – Slavné Operetní Árie(LP, Album, Repress, Stereo) | 1990 | Supraphon |
| 9 |  |
Karl Millöcker, Carl Zeller, Emmerich Kálmán – Zauberhafte Operette = Magical Operetta(CD, ) | 1987 | Master Digital (2) |
| 10 |  |
Zeller / Millöcker – A Madarász / Dubarry Grófnő - Részletek / Excerpts(LP, Stereo) | 1975 | Qualiton |
| 11 |  |
Carl Zeller / Renate Holm ∙ Adolf Dallapozza, Anneliese Rothenberger ∙ Wiener Symphoniker, Walter Berry, Willi Boskovsky – Der Vogelhändler (Großer Querschnitt) | 1974 | Marcato |
| 12 |  |
Carl Zeller, Willi Boskovsky – Der Vogelhändler | 1974 | EMI |
| 13 |  |
Ingeborg Hallstein, Herta Talmar, Peter Alexander, Franz Fehringer – Der Vogelhändler | 1966 | Polydor |
| 14 |  |
Leo Fall / Carl Zeller – Der Fidele Bauer / Der Vogelhändler (Querschnitte In Der Original-Instrumentierung) | 1964 | Columbia |
| 15 |  |
Carl Zeller / Erika Köth · Renate Holm · Rudolf Schock, Günther-Arndt-Chor, Die Berliner Symphoniker · Dirigent Frank Fox – Der Vogelhändler - Großer Querschnitt | 1963 | Eurodisc |
| 16 |  |
Der Obersteiger (Operettenquerschnitt) | 1962 | AMIGA |
| 17 |  |
Johann Strauss / Karl Zeller – Der Zigeunerbaron / Der Kellermeister | 1961 | AMIGA |
| 18 |  |
Benatzky / Zeller . Wiener Operetten Orchester Leitung: Georg Walter – Im Weissen Rössl / Der Vogelhändler(LP) | 1960 | Musical Masterpiece Society |
| 19 |  |
Carl Zeller, Moritz West, Ludwig Held, Das Orchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks – Der Vogelhändler | 1960 | Opera |
| 20 |  |
Paul Abraham, Carl Zeller, Fred Raymond – Die Blume Von Hawaii - Viktoria Und Ihr Husar - Der Vogelhändler - Maske In Blau | 1959 | Polydor |
| 21 |  |
Franz Lehár, Carl Zeller – Ewig Junge Operette | 1959 | Gong (4) |
| 22 |  |
Carl Zeller, Sari Barabas, Herbert Ernst Groh, Heinz Maria Lins, Chor Der Städtischen Oper Berlin, Orchester Der Städtischen Oper Berlin, Hermann Lüddecke, Hans-Otto Borgmann – Schenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol / Ich Bin Die Christel Von Der Post | 1958 | Bertelsmann Schallplattenring |
| 23 |  |
Carl Zeller, Sari Barabas, Herbert Ernst Groh, Heinz Maria Lins, Chor Der Städtischen Oper Berlin, Orchester Der Städtischen Oper Berlin, Hermann Lüddecke – Der Vogelhändler | 1958 | Bertelsmann Schallplattenring |
| 24 |  |
Karl Millöcker, Carl Zeller – Meister Der Operette(Tefifon, Compilation) | 1957 | Tefi |
| 25 |  |
Carl Zeller / L. Held / M. West - Rudolf Moralt, Die Wiener Symphoniker, Wiener Staatsopernchor – Der Vogelhändler | 1957 | Pergola |
| 26 |  |
Der Vögelhandler | 1957 | Electrola Gesellschaft m.b.H. |
| 27 |  |
Zeller, Anny Schlemm, Anneliese Rothenberger, Peter Anders (2), Willy Hofmann, F. Himmelmann, Sunshine-Quartett, Roland-Trio , Dir.: Franz Marszalek – Fuglekræmmeren(7") | 1954 | Polydor |
| 28 |  |
Der Vogelhändler - Querschnitt | 1953 | Electrola |
| 29 |  |
Carl Millöcker / Carl Zeller, Großer Chor Und Großes Operetten-Orchester , Gesamtleitung Franz Marszalek, Sunshine-Quartett, Cornel-Trio – Der Bettelstudent / Der Vogelhändler | 1953 | Polydor |
| 30 |  |
Carl Zeller, Orchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Willy Mattes – Selection From Der Vogelhändler | 1953 | Telefunken |
| 31 |  |
Der Vogelhändler (Operetten-Querschnitt) | 1953 | Polydor |
| 32 |  |
Karl Zeller, Anita Gura, Anni Frind, Willy Wörle, Berliner Philharmoniker – Querschnitt Durch Die Operette: Der Vogelhändler | 1934 | Telefunken |
| 33 |  |
Ptáčnik (Směs)(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | 1930 | Rektophon |
| 34 |  |
Carl Zeller · Leo Fall - Lucia Popp · Teresa Stratas · Tatjana Iwanow · Gabriele Jacobi · Adolfo Dallapozza – Der Vogelhändler / Die Dollarprinzessin - Große Querschnitte -(CD, Compilation) | - | Philips |
| 35 |  |
Carl Zeller, Adolf Dallapozza, Teresa Stratas, Lucia Popp – Der Vogelhändler (Großer Querschnitt)(LP, Compilation) | - | Philips |
| 36 |  |
Carl Zeller, Franz von Suppé, Carl Millöcker, Franz Lehár, Emmerich Kálmán, Eduard Künneke, Paul Abraham, Anna Moffo, Rudolf Schock – Schenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol(LP, Compilation) | - | Ariola Eurodisc GmbH |
| 37 |  |
Emmerich Kálmán, Carl Zeller, Franz Lehár – Die Csárdásfürstin Und Gräfin Mariza, Der Vogelhändler, Schön Ist Die Welt(2×LP, Album, Compilation) | - | Emidisc (2) |
| 38 |  |
Carl Zeller, Carl Millöcker – Der Vogelhändler, Der Bettelstudent(LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo) | - | Top Five |
| 39 |  |
Carl Millöcker, Theo Mackeben, Carl Zeller – Meister Der Operette - Die Dubarry - Der Obersteiger - Der Vogelhändler(LP, Compilation) | - | Elite Special |
| 40 |  |
Zeller - Lillie Claus, Walter Ludwig – „Der Vogelhändler“ (Schenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol)(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Polydor |
| 41 |  |
Carl Zeller, Max Schönherr – Der Vogelhandler(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Imperial (10) |
| 42 |  |
Der Vogelhändler(7") | - | Ariola |
| 43 |  |
Großes Orchester, Mitgl. D. Staatsoperette München Leitung Carl Zeller, Carl Röntz, Ruth Krüger, Fred Brückner Und Chor – Schenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol / Wie Mei' Ahndl Zwanzig Jahr(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Tempo (2) |
| 44 |  |
Elisabeth Schumann, Zeller – Sei Nicht Bos / Wie Mein Ahnl Zwanzig Jahr(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Electrola |
| 45 |  |
Zeller, Millöcker, Strauß – Operetten - Shorty(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | - | Telefunken |
| 46 |  |
Kálmán, Zeller – Die Czardasfürstin - Der Vogelhändler(LP) | - | Telefunken |
| 47 |  |
Joh. Strauss, Carl Zeller, Ein Großes Operettenorchester , Solisten Und Chor, Leitung: Professor Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg – Die Fledermaus / Der Zigeunerbaron / Der Vogelhändler(LP) | - | Falcon |
| 48 |  |
J. Strauss, Zeller – Fledermaus / Vogelhändler(CD, ) | - | Karussell |
| 49 |  |
Ralph Benatzky / Carl Zeller – Im Weissen Rössl / Der Vogelhändler(LP, Stereo) | - | Bellaphon |
| 50 |  |
Ralph Benatzky, Carl Zeller – White Horse Inn/ The Bird Seller(LP) | - | Musical Masterpiece Society |
| 51 |  |
Emmerich Kálmán, Carl Zeller – Die Csardasfürstin - Der Vogelhändler(LP) | - | Deutscher Schallplattenclub |
| 52 |  |
Franz Lehár / Carl Zeller – Der Zarewitsch / Der Vogelhändler / Das Land Des Lächelns(LP) | - | Universum Records |
| 53 |  |
Carl Zeller / Franz Lehár – Der Vogelhändler / Der Zarewitsch(LP) | - | Philips |
| 54 |  |
Various – Carl Zeller – Der Vogelhändler(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Electrola |
| 55 |  |
Продавец Птиц(10") | - | Melodija (2) |
| 56 |  |
Franz Lehár, Carl Zeller, Kurt Wege, Das Große Wiener Ballorchester – Der Graf von Luxemburg / Der Vogelhändler(7") | - | Heliodor |
| 57 |  |
Der Vogelhändler(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Tip |
| 58 |  |
Der Vogelhändler (Ein Operettenquerschnitt)(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Baccarola |
| 59 |  |
Der Vogelhändler(7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Mono) | - | Universum |
| 60 |  |
Carl Millöcker / Carl Zeller – Der Bettelstudent / Der Vogelhändler(LP, 10") | - | Decca |
| 61 |  |
Der Vogelhändler(7", Single) | - | Opera |
| 62 |  |
Karl Zeller, Dajos Béla – Potpourri Nach Motiven Der Operette "Der Vogelhändler"(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Odeon |
| 63 |  |
Der Vogelhändler (Großer Operetten Querschnitt)(10") | - | Baccarola |
Videos featuring Carl Zeller
Das Vogelhandler - Milka's Entrance
Provided to YouTube by Hungaroton
Das Vogelhandler - Milka's Entrance · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Johann Strauss II. - Der Zigeunerbaron (Ouverture)
The Gypsy Baron, Overture
http://www.planet-vienna.com/Musik/Komponisten/johann_strauss_sohn/johann_strauss_sohn.htm
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Carl Zeller: Der Vogelhändler
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Carl Zeller - Der Vogelhändler (¡Video Nùmero 300!)
Honorables e ilustres miembros y visitantes,me llena de orgullo estar de nuevo con ustedes presentandoles el video nùmero 300,el cual tiene por nombre "Der Vogelhändler" (en alemàn) ò "El Vendedor de Pajaros" (en español) y para una comprensiòn gene
Das Vogelhandler - Rhine Waltz
Provided to YouTube by Hungaroton
Das Vogelhandler - Rhine Waltz · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Der Kellermeister, Act II: Lass' dir Zeit
Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America
Der Kellermeister, Act II: Lass' dir Zeit · Georg Oeggl
Masterpieces of Operetta: The best historical recordings, Vol. 1 (1937-1952)
℗ 2013 Jube Classic
Released on: 2013-07-02
Artist: Georg Oeggl
Conductor:
Das Vogelhandler - Love Duet
Provided to YouTube by Hungaroton
Das Vogelhandler - Love Duet · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet if Jeanne and René
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet if Jeanne and René · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet of Jeanne and Brissac
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet of Jeanne and Brissac · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Das Vogelhandler - Rose Song
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Das Vogelhandler - Rose Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Das Vogelhandler - Duet if the Schoolmasters
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Das Vogelhandler - Duet if the Schoolmasters · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song
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Grafin Dubarry - Jeanne's Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Das Vogelhandler - The Princess' Song
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Das Vogelhandler - The Princess' Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Das Vogelhandler - Trio
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Das Vogelhandler - Trio · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Das Vogelhandler - Adam's Song
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Das Vogelhandler - Adam's Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet of Margot and Brissac
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Grafin Dubarry - Duet of Margot and Brissac · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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Grafin Dubarry - René's Song
Provided to YouTube by Hungaroton
Grafin Dubarry - René's Song · Tamás BRÓDY · Karl Millöcker · Karl ZELLER
A Madarász, Dubarry grófnő
℗ 2006 HUNGAROTON RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2006-11-29
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